Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares was 564.47 million US dollar in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Burkina Faso, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2024, portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in Burkina Faso stood at 564.47 million US dollar.
That represents a change of down 3.3% on the previous year and up 23.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in Burkina Faso peaked at 623.12 million US dollar in 2020 and was at its lowest, 4.70 million US dollar, in 2008.
That places Burkina Faso 89th out of 160 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6.78 million US dollar | — |
| 2006 | 6.78 million US dollar | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 10.24 million US dollar | +51.1% |
| 2008 | 4.70 million US dollar | -54.1% |
| 2009 | 5.36 million US dollar | +14.2% |
| 2010 | 4.98 million US dollar | -7.1% |
| 2011 | 201.53 million US dollar | +3944.7% |
| 2012 | 70.70 million US dollar | -64.9% |
| 2013 | 517.73 million US dollar | +632.3% |
| 2014 | 456.13 million US dollar | -11.9% |
| 2015 | 425.93 million US dollar | -6.6% |
| 2016 | 419.39 million US dollar | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 486.97 million US dollar | +16.1% |
| 2018 | 493.84 million US dollar | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 560.08 million US dollar | +13.4% |
| 2020 | 623.12 million US dollar | +11.3% |
| 2021 | 575.94 million US dollar | -7.6% |
| 2022 | 549.50 million US dollar | -4.6% |
| 2023 | 583.45 million US dollar | +6.2% |
| 2024 | 564.47 million US dollar | -3.3% |
Burkina Faso compared with similar countries
- Burkina Faso's 564.47 million US dollar is above the median for low income countries, which is 20.18 million US dollar, 28.0× the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Burkina Faso's 564.47 million US dollar is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 112.46 million US dollar, 5.0× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Burkina Faso changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +3944.7% | 4.98 million US dollar | 201.53 million US dollar |
| 2013 | +632.3% | 70.70 million US dollar | 517.73 million US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.77 million US dollar | 4.70 million US dollar | 10.24 million US dollar | 5 |
| 2010s | 363.73 million US dollar | 4.98 million US dollar | 560.08 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 579.30 million US dollar | 549.50 million US dollar | 623.12 million US dollar | 5 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
- 86 Seychelles 850.05 million US dollar compare
- 87 Egypt 771.10 million US dollar compare
- 88 Aruba 589.90 million US dollar compare
- 90 Montenegro 524.77 million US dollar compare
- 91 Mongolia 517.00 million US dollar compare
- 92 West Bank and Gaza 514.00 million US dollar compare
More economy & growth data for Burkina Faso
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.54 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.98 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 57.04 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0025 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 2.42 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -202.22 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -284.78 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0087 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -8.59 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 9.55 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in Burkina Faso?
- Portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in Burkina Faso was 564.47 million US dollar in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 623.12 million US dollar in 2020.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.70 million US dollar in 2008.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares?
- Burkina Faso ranks 89th out of 160 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.